For Our Beautiful Friend, Shellie-Marie Trayford

It breaks our hearts to say that our beautiful best friend, Shellie-Marie Trayford, has sadly passed away. There are no words big enough to describe the loss we’re all feeling right now. Shellie wasn’t just our friend — she was our sister, our rock, and such a massive part of the Winshill community.

If you knew Shellie, you’ll know she had the biggest heart. She was always the first to help anyone in need, the loudest laugh in the room, and the one who could make you smile even on your darkest days. She gave so much love and kindness to everyone around her — and now it’s our turn to give that love back.

We’re setting up this fundraiser to help give Shellie the beautiful send-off she deserves — surrounded by the people who loved her most, in the community she helped hold together. Every single penny will go toward her funeral and memorial, to make sure we can celebrate her life the way she would’ve wanted — full of laughter, love, and togetherness.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean the world to us. And if you can’t, please share this and keep her family and friends in your thoughts.

Shellie, you were one in a million. You’ll never know how many lives you touched, and how much love you leave behind. We’ll carry your light with us always.

With all our love,

Your friends & the Winshill family

“You left a space that no one else could ever fill — but your spirit will stay with us forever.” "You were one in a million my darling"